Girl name
Ira name meaning
“watchful, vigilant”
Ira is a name used for girls, commonly linked to the Hebrew name ʿIra and the meaning “watchful” or “vigilant”. This Hebrew origin is one established explanation of the name. Ira can also serve as a short form of other names, giving it another route into use.
What does Ira mean?
Watchful, vigilant
In Indonesian: waspada, berjaga
Origin and cultural usage of Ira
One established origin is the Hebrew name ʿIra, usually interpreted as 'watchful'. Ira can also be a short form of other names.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Name combinations with Ira
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Ira, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
Ira as a first name
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Interpretation
May they grow watchful, devoted, and beautiful like a rose.Meaning of each word
- Ira: watchful, vigilant
- Rosalia: associated with roses
- Pia: pious, devoted
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Ira Agatha
Interpretation
May they become a person who stays watchful and good.Meaning of each word
- Ira: watchful, vigilant
- Agatha: good; virtuous
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Interpretation
May they become a watchful person who shines and is loved.Meaning of each word
- Ira: watchful, vigilant
- Klara: bright, clear, renowned
- Mariska: beloved; bitter; star of the sea
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Ira Angelica
Interpretation
May they become a person who stays watchful and resembles an angel.Meaning of each word
- Ira: watchful, vigilant
- Angelica: angelic; like an angel
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Ira Valerie
Interpretation
May they become someone who remains watchful, strong, and healthy.Meaning of each word
- Ira: watchful, vigilant
- Valerie: strong and vigorous
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Interpretation
An image of a watchful queen with beauty like a hyacinth.Meaning of each word
- Ira: watchful, vigilant
- Yasinta: hyacinth flower
- Regina: queen or female ruler
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Ira Helen
Interpretation
May they become someone who keeps watch and shines like a torch.Meaning of each word
- Ira: watchful, vigilant
- Helen: torch, bright light
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Ira Victoria
Interpretation
May they remain watchful throughout their struggle and achieve victory.Meaning of each word
- Ira: watchful, vigilant
- Victoria: victory, triumph over an opponent
Ira as a middle name
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Interpretation
May they become a watchful young girl who possesses nobility.Meaning of each word
- Talitha: young girl
- Ira: watchful, vigilant
- Gustin: great, venerable
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Interpretation
May they become a person who is strong, healthy, watchful, and radiant.Meaning of each word
- Valentina: strong and healthy
- Ira: watchful, vigilant
- Clara: bright, renowned
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Interpretation
May they go through life as a watchful and gentle person.Meaning of each word
- Blandina: gentle, pleasing
- Ira: watchful, vigilant
- Efa: life, living
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Interpretation
May they become someone watchful and pure, with the beauty of roses.Meaning of each word
- Rosalia: associated with roses
- Ira: watchful, vigilant
- Katherine: pure, in traditional interpretation
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Interpretation
May God's generosity accompany their watchfulness and crown of victory.Meaning of each word
- Janis: God is gracious
- Ira: watchful, vigilant
- Stephanie: crown or victory wreath
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Interpretation
May they become someone watchful, possessing noble strength, and dearly loved.Meaning of each word
- Audrey: noble strength
- Ira: watchful, vigilant
- Marita: beloved; bitter; rebellion
Ira as a last name
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Victoria Ira
Interpretation
May they become someone who remains watchful while pursuing victory.Meaning of each word
- Victoria: victory, triumph over an opponent
- Ira: watchful, vigilant
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Interpretation
May they become a watchful person who is pure and happy.Meaning of each word
- Felicia: fortunate, happy
- Karen: pure, untainted
- Ira: watchful, vigilant
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Stefani Ira
Interpretation
May their watchfulness be accompanied by honor like a crown of recognition.Meaning of each word
- Stefani: crown, wreath of honor
- Ira: watchful, vigilant
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Audrey Ira
Interpretation
May they become someone who always keeps watch with noble strength.Meaning of each word
- Audrey: noble strength
- Ira: watchful, vigilant
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Interpretation
May they become a radiant person who stays watchful in pursuing victory.Meaning of each word
- Clara: bright, renowned
- Victoria: victory, triumph over an opponent
- Ira: watchful, vigilant
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Veronika Ira
Interpretation
May they become a bearer of victory who remains watchful in their steps.Meaning of each word
- Veronika: one who brings triumph or victory
- Ira: watchful, vigilant
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How to pronounce Ira
| Syllables | 2 · 3 letters · 3-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦲꦶꦫ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮄᮛ |
Is Ira a girl’s name?
Yes, Ira is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 4% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Ira ranks #141 among girl names in our data sample (55 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Ira
Famous people named Ira
- Ira Wibowo · b. 1967
- Ira Koesno · b. 1969
- Ira Maya Sopha · b. 1968
- Ira Pengesti Haryono · b. 1983
- Ira Purnamasari · b. 1981
- Ira Riswana · b. 1977
- Ira Swara · b. 1980
- Ira Adiatma · b. 1989
- Ira Adriati · b. 1970
- Ira Dalilah · b. 1959
- Ira Damayanti · b. 1962
- Ira Deviani · b. 1971
FAQ about the name Ira
What is the meaning of Ira?
Ira means watchful, vigilant. One established origin is the Hebrew name ʿIra, usually interpreted as 'watchful'. Ira can also be a short form of other names.
Is Ira a girl’s name?
Yes, Ira is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 4% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Ira?
Ira is of Hebrew origin.
How many syllables does Ira have?
Ira has 2 syllables (I-ra) and 3 letters.
How popular is the name Ira?
Ira ranks #141 among girl names in our data sample (55 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Ira?
Some ideas: Ira Rosalia Pia; Talitha Ira Gustin; Victoria Ira.
Famous people named Ira?
Notable people named Ira include Ira Wibowo, Ira Koesno, Ira Maya Sopha.
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